What is the current ER wait time at Grace General Hospital?

Live wait time data is not currently available for Grace General Hospital. Check erstat.ca for updates.

Is Grace General Hospital ER open right now?

Yes, Grace General Hospital emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When is the best time to visit Grace General Hospital emergency room?

ERstat tracks historical wait time patterns at Grace General Hospital. Generally, early morning weekday hours tend to be quieter at most Canadian ERs. Check the 12-hour forecast on erstat.ca for Grace General Hospital to plan your visit.

Grace General Hospital ER

About Grace General Hospital

Grace General Hospital, located at 300 Booth Drive in Winnipeg's St. James-Assiniboia neighbourhood, operates a 24/7 Emergency Department serving the west side of the city as one of only three acute care hospitals in Winnipeg. As a 270-bed facility and operating division of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, it provides a full continuum of emergency, critical care, surgical, and medical services including after-hours emergency general surgery. Patients requiring orthopedic trauma, ICU-level monitoring, or complex surgical intervention will find Grace well-equipped to handle high-acuity needs.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Critical Care / ICU After-hours emergency general surgery Orthopedic and trauma surgery Urology and gynecology surgery Endoscopy General surgery Internal medicine Cardiology services Diagnostic imaging Laboratory services Respiratory therapy Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Clinical nutrition services Palliative and hospice care Cancer care Indigenous health services Adult Medical Clinic (outpatient) Walk-In Clinic (Access Winnipeg West)

Amenities

Tim Hortons
Cafe Pearl
On-site pharmacy
Laboratory services
Diagnostic imaging
Gift shop
ATM
Canada Post mailbox
WRHA Virtual Library
Free taxi and Transit-Plus phone line (in ED)
Smoke-free and scent-free facility

Parking & Transit

Paid parking is available on-site; payment is made at pay stations located near the Emergency Department entrance, Main Entrance, and within the Access Winnipeg West building at the end of your visit. Change is available at the cashier/inquiry desk near Admitting. The accessible South Parking Lot won the 2014 Winnipeg Access Award for Universal Design. Security escorts to and from your vehicle are available by calling 204-837-0366. Emergency contact stations and Assistance buttons are located throughout the lots. Limited street parking is available on nearby streets — check posted time limits. Drop-off and pick-up is permitted at the Main, Admitting, Emergency, and Dorothy Wood Building entrances.

Winnipeg Transit bus stops are located on Pearl McGonigal Way directly in front of Grace Hospital. Routes serving the hospital include 22, 220, FX3, 883, 885, and the BLUE rapid transit route. Transit-Plus (Handi-Transit) passengers should request drop-off at the Admitting Entrance. A free direct phone line to Transit-Plus and local taxi services is available inside the Emergency Department.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait-time data is available for this location. Generally, weekday mornings (8–11 a.m.) tend to be among the calmer periods at urban ERs. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, arriving earlier in the day on a weekday may result in shorter waits.

🔴 Busier times

Without historical data, specific busy periods cannot be confirmed. As a general pattern, urban emergency departments across Canada are typically busiest on Monday mornings, Friday and Saturday evenings, and during peak cold and flu season (November through March). Evenings after 6 p.m. and weekends often see higher volumes at Winnipeg ERs.

Tips Before You Go

If you need a security escort to or from your vehicle in the parking lot, call 204-837-0366 — this service is available at any hour.
Pay your parking fees at the pay stations near the ER entrance or Main Entrance before you leave, rather than hunting for a cashier on the way out.
If you are arriving by Handi-Transit (Transit-Plus), direct your driver to the Admitting Entrance rather than the main ER door for the smoothest drop-off.
Grace Hospital has a Walk-In Clinic through Access Winnipeg West attached to the campus — if your concern is non-urgent, this may be a faster option than the ER.
Blue directional signage throughout the hospital will help you navigate to the Emergency Department, ICU, and other departments without getting turned around.

What to Bring

Provincial health card (Manitoba Health Card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, doses, and allergies
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Insurance information (for non-covered services or out-of-province visitors)
Phone charger or portable battery pack
Comfortable clothing and a light jacket (ERs can be cool)
Snacks and water for a potentially long wait

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Grace General Hospital have a 24-hour Emergency Department?

Yes. Grace General Hospital's Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including all holidays.

Does Grace Hospital offer emergency surgery?

Yes. Grace is one of Winnipeg's designated sites for after-hours emergency general surgery and performs over 11,000 surgical procedures annually, including orthopedic trauma, urology, gynecology, and endoscopy.

Is there an ICU at Grace General Hospital?

Yes. Grace Hospital operates a Critical Care Unit (ICU) that provides around-the-clock monitoring and care for critically ill or unstable patients.

What bus routes serve Grace General Hospital in Winnipeg?

Winnipeg Transit routes 22, 220, FX3, 883, 885, and the BLUE rapid transit route all stop on Pearl McGonigal Way directly in front of the hospital.

Is there a walk-in clinic at Grace Hospital so I can avoid the ER for minor issues?

Yes. Access Winnipeg West, a Community Health Access Centre attached to the Grace Health Campus, includes a Walk-In Clinic and Primary Care Clinic that may be appropriate for non-emergency concerns.

Does Grace General Hospital provide Indigenous health services?

Yes. Grace Hospital offers dedicated Indigenous health services and emphasizes respectful, collaborative care with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities and patients.

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Manitoba health data using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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